IFTCC CONFERENCE 2025

Stay The Course

Toward Wholeness in Sexuality, Therapy, Counselling, and Pastoral Formation

About the “Stay the Course” event

Across the globe, legislative and cultural efforts to ban what is pejoratively labelled “conversion therapy” continue to suppress therapeutic choice, censor research, and silence voices of those whose experiences challenge dominant sexual and gender identity narratives. In the name of safeguarding, governments and institutions are imposing a one-size-fits-all ideology rooted in essentialism—the belief that sexual orientation and gender identity are innate, fixed, and immutable.

This has profound implications. Individuals who do not identify as LGBT, but experience same-sex attractions or gender-related distress, are increasingly erased from public discourse. Their desire to explore alternative understandings of identity and pursue personal change through ethical, client-led therapy or spiritual care is delegitimised, or even criminalised.

Meanwhile, theological confusion abounds. Some sectors of the Church are embracing identity frameworks that echo secular anthropology—redefining human nature and sexuality through the lens of cultural ideology rather than biblical revelation. The call to transformation is being replaced by mere celibacy, often without a redemptive vision for healing, growth, or maturity.

This year’s conference calls participants to stay the course. It offers a holistic perspective on human sexuality and personal maturity—grounded in emerging research, grounded theology, and lived experience. Together, we’ll explore the connections between identity, attachment, community, and the journey toward wholeness. Whether you are a therapist, pastor, researcher, parent, or someone personally navigating these questions, this is a space for encouragement, equipping, and clarity.

Highlights from the IFTCC Conference, 2024

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2025 Speakers

We add more speakers as we get closer to the event.

Dr. Laura Haynes

Dr. Laura Haynes

Retired Psychologist with over 40 years of experience. She served as an expert on sexuality & gender research for various professional organisations

Dr. Mike Davidson

Dr. Mike Davidson

Founder & CEO of the UK charity, Core Issues Trust. He advocates for the rights and freedoms of those leaving homosexuality and those with gender incongruity.

Dr. Floyd Godfrey

Dr. Floyd Godfrey

Worked as a Licensed Professional Counsellor for 23 years. Co-founded the Sexual Addiction & Betrayal Trauma (SABR) program, and ‘Band of Brothers’ for young men. Authored ‘Healing & Recovery.

Prof Carolyn Pela

Prof Carolyn Pela

Licensed marriage & family therapist in Arizona, USA, specialising in issues related to neurodivergence and gender identity.

Prof Paul Sullins

Prof Paul Sullins

Leader in the field of research on same-sex parenting & its implications for child development. He has written four books and over 100 articles on issues of family, faith & culture.

James Parker

James Parker

James Parker is a founding member of the international Catholic network for men, Harvesters, under whose umbrella he has brought the Gospel message to thousands of men. He has taught extensively on same-sex attraction and sexual addiction and has run programmes and seminars across Europe.

Dr. Szymon Grzelak

Dr. Szymon Grzelak

Researcher and practitioner with 30 years of experience in the prevention of youth sexual risk behaviour and other youth problems. Has a PhD in Psychology. Founder of the European Institute of Integrated Prevention.

Agnieszka Marianowicz-Szczygiel

Agnieszka Marianowicz-Szczygiel

Psychologist, Christian counsellor, researcher, board member of Polish Association of Christian Psychologists; President of the Institute of Analysis of Sex and Sexuality “She and He”.

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse

President of The Ruth Institute & author of 6 books. She was a spokeswoman for California’s winning Proposition 8 Campaign, defending man-woman marriage.

Bryan Shen

Bryan Shen

Professional counsellor & supervisor based in Singapore. He gives educational talks to conservative religious communities and leaders.

Dr. Julie Maxwell

Dr Julie Maxwell

Dr Julie Maxwell is married, formally worked part-time as a Community Paediatrician. She is also involved in youth work and until recently had been serving as a school governor for 15 years. Her personal and professional experience led her to become increasingly concerned about the damage being done by society to family stability and consequently to the wellbeing of children, as well as more recently by the rise in children and young people with gender identity issues and the way this is being managed.

Rev. Moss Ntlha

Rev. Moss Ntlha

He is currently the Senior Pastor of three branches of the Ebenezer Bible Church. He also serves as the General Secretary of TEASA, and he has a life-long passion and calling to work for evangelical unity, social justice, and reconciliation in society.

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Our conference is by invitation only and by completing the form below you are applying for an invitation for the 11th Annual IFTCC Conference in Poland, 24-26 Oct 2025.
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Prices

€242/206£ | FRI, SAT, SUN (full conference)

€186/158£ | SAT only (in person)

€170/158£ | SAT (remote all-day webinar- limited subsidies available, contact conference@iftcc.org to apply)

There are no registration option available without meals this year. All in-person tickets include meals.

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The IFTCC exists to help anyone experiencing unwanted relational and sexual behaviours, attractions and patterns. We are developing a worldwide network of highly-skilled practitioners, counsellors and therapists in offering research-based, scientifically grounded practise, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest professional standards.

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